Juanma Waiting For Opponent, Salido Waits For a Date

By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com has been advised that WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez (30-1, 27KOs) is still waiting for a finalized opponent for his scheduled return on October 1 at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. There have been discussions to secure Mike Oliver, but his management is not happy with the money being offered - which I've heard is actually higher than what Oliver would have received for a previous deal to face Orlando Salido in July [Oliver withdrew]. Alternative options are being explored - if Oliver's side doesn't budge on the purse.

Speaking of Salido (36-11-2, 24KOs), the WBO featherweight champion is looking to squeeze in a second defense in the month of November in Mexico. Provided both fighters win, a rematch between Juanma and Salido is being targeted for the first quarter of 2012. Salido stopped Juanma in the seventh round of their April fight.

[QUOTE=niallcollins;10999711]and why not milk it for all its worth.boxing is a buisness first.this guy gotta earn money for his family.not just give into demands of people to fight if the money isnt right.he is the champ and he calls the…

[QUOTE=Ringlife;10999531]Salido is acting like he just wants to milk it for all its worth because after he fights Juanma his five minutes of fame are over. I see the same out come for the second fight if Lopez doesn't do…

[QUOTE=thecrowchamp;10999021]I always thought a big ass chin like that can't take a hit Juan ma Is done he needs to retire and make a group with all the puerto ricans that lost and form a boy band BOOM ARRIBE MEXICO…